What tropical tree is this?

LizImages · 7th January 2011, 03:27 AM

I photographed this when visiting the Atlanta Botanical Gardens...can you tell me what it is? (I also photographed the tag, but later found the tag was for an adjacent tree!) Thanks so much!

Just to be clear, it is the tree in the top center with the big leaves.

Eric Frei · 7th January 2011, 06:50 AM

It's a type of plant called Alocasia I think.

LizImages · 7th January 2011, 07:00 AM

Great, that led me to Alocasia Macrorrhizos-- thank you!

Eric Frei · 7th January 2011, 07:06 AM

They make good understory plantings, get some great colour variations too.

GREENEE · 7th January 2011, 12:59 PM

Hi,
May may also be an Alocasia brisbanensis. Quite common here in QLD along creeks and marginal zones.

Dedo · 21st February 2011, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LizImages

I photographed this when visiting the Atlanta Botanical Gardens...can you tell me what it is? (I also photographed the tag, but later found the tag was for an adjacent tree!) Thanks so much!

Just to be clear, it is the tree in the top center with the big leaves.

Alocasia Alba

Dedo · 21st February 2011, 03:57 AM

Alocasia Alba Species

Dedo · 21st February 2011, 04:28 AM

Other Species from Borneo (Kalimantan)

Alocasia Cuprea

7th January 2011, 03:27 AM	#1
LizImages Sappling Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 6	What tropical tree is this? I photographed this when visiting the Atlanta Botanical Gardens...can you tell me what it is? (I also photographed the tag, but later found the tag was for an adjacent tree!) Thanks so much! Just to be clear, it is the tree in the top center with the big leaves. Attached Thumbnails

7th January 2011, 06:50 AM	#2
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7th January 2011, 07:00 AM	#3
LizImages Sappling Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 6	Re: What tropical tree is this? Great, that led me to Alocasia Macrorrhizos-- thank you!

7th January 2011, 07:06 AM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: What tropical tree is this? They make good understory plantings, get some great colour variations too. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

7th January 2011, 12:59 PM	#5
GREENEE Sappling Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brisbane Posts: 24	Re: What tropical tree is this? Hi, May may also be an Alocasia brisbanensis. Quite common here in QLD along creeks and marginal zones.

21st February 2011, 03:57 AM	#7
Dedo I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Indonesia Posts: 3	Re: What tropical tree is this? Alocasia Alba Species

21st February 2011, 04:28 AM	#8
Dedo I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Indonesia Posts: 3	Re: What tropical tree is this? Other Species from Borneo (Kalimantan) Alocasia Cuprea Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jeff Darby; 21st February 2011 at 03:31 PM. Reason: resize picture to rule 3:1 guidelines

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